fear of losing control question

I was experiencing depersonalization and derealization when I would have panic attacks and I was really afraid that I was going to snap and lose control. I can’t remember who said it, maybe Dr. Michael Greenberg? But I was listening to one of the interviews, I think it was on the NOCD YouTube channel, and they commented that people don’t have psychotic breaks due to OCD or panic attacks. It just feels like you are, but it doesn’t occur. I know that sounds like reassurance, but learning more about this condition has actually helped me overcome much of my fear around it. Just learning basic things like “your OCD will change topics like whack-a-mole” made me significantly less anxious. Or learning that a panic attack feels a lot like a heart attack helped me to recognize “hey, you’re having a panic attack, not a heart attack.”

i relate to this a lot, you’re not alone. One time I took too many sleeping meds and stayed up past the tiredness and had one of the worst depersonalization episodes of my life. Bc of that I go to bed really early and I am terrified of feeling tired. It sucks and panic attacks suck but honestly we will get through this. Anxiety making the situation worse is really relatable too, but as soon as you stop fearing losing control the anxiety and panic attacks will stop too. You’re in control, always.

I’ve experienced what you experience word for word. You’re not alone—keep using your ERP tools! And use tools to reduce the highest levels of distress so that you can get to the point where you’re able to do ERP to begin with

I have the same thing. What like to do is repeat “I’m schizophrenic” over and over again. It can help. Also becoming comfortable with the uncomfortable thoughts and saying they’re possible.